Calendar
Trainings, classes and more
Upcoming
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Co-ops Go Solar
101 W 115th St
101, West 115th Street, New York, New York, 10026, United States
Solar power is a clean, renewable energy. It can save your HDFC hundreds of thousands of dollars on electric bills. UHAB’s free program Co-ops Go Solar can help you…
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Clean Heat Readiness
101 W 115th St
101, West 115th Street, New York, New York, 10026, United States
How can you prepare your HDFC to phase off fossil fuels while saving money on fuel? Learn about heat pumps and electrification options for your co-op, and which upgrades…
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Self Management Struggles & Successes
101 W 115th St
101, West 115th Street, New York, New York, 10026, United States
Does your HDFC self-manage? Is it difficult to figure out which management tasks should be done by whom? Is it clear who supervises whom? Do you have tips on…
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Stock Transfers and “Succession” in HDFCs
101 W 115th St
101, West 115th Street, New York, New York, 10026, United States
Is there “succession” in an HDFC co-op? Can I transfer my shares? How much power does the Board have when a shareholder would like to add a name to…
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Affordable Housing is For All – Community Meeting
Online
Join fellow HDFC shareholders to discuss important legislation concerning HDFC co-ops and how it would affect the long-term sustainability of our housing. As always, we’ll spend our last 30…
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Shareholder’s Role in HDFC
101 W 115th St
101, West 115th Street, New York, New York, 10026, United States
Join us to discuss the role, powers, opportunities and responsibilities of shareholders in an HDFC co-op.
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Building Violations: The Agencies That Issue Them And How to Remedy
Online
A discussion and overview on the different city violations that a building can incur; the city agencies behind them and how to remedy them.
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Wills and Estates
101 W 115th St
101, West 115th Street, New York, New York, 10026, United States
If a shareholder passes away without a will, the HDFC and the Estate of the deceased must sort things out in court. There is no automatic inheritance of ownership…
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Electrification for Co-ops
101 W 115th St
101, West 115th Street, New York, New York, 10026, United States
Both NYS and NYC passed laws in 2019 to limit “greenhouse gas emissions” from residential buildings. Most buildings in NYC are required to reduce CO2 emissions as a result.…
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Co-op Legal Documents
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
Your co-op documents are your most important tools for running your building. Come discuss the purpose of the bylaws, proprietary lease, certificate of incorporation, house rules and regulatory agreement…
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Board Roles & Responsibilities
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
A well-functioning board is essential to a healthy co-op. Join us to discuss the responsibilities of board and officers and who they report to.
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Complying with Local Law 97
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
Local Law 97 is part of the NYC Climate Mobilization Act of 2019. The law has big implications for HDFC co-ops larger than 25,000 square feet. Some HDFCs needed…
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Intro to Property Management
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
We review NY’s housing regulatory agencies, Board “governance” basics, manager checklist and tips for energy conservation in light of Local Law 97.
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Shareholder’s Role in HDFCs
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
Join us to discuss the role, powers, opportunities and responsibilities of shareholders in an HDFC co-op.
Register6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
NYS Statutes & HDFCs
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
HDFCs are incorporated under two NY State laws. How do these laws affect our co-op? How do they interact with whatever NYC and HPD require? Join us to discuss.
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Understand your Financial Statements
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
Are your HDFC’s financial statements confusing? This class will walk you through them, identify “red flags” in the document and understand its back-up.
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Advanced Co-op Management
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
Discuss the role of a manager and property management ethics. Get tips to supervise personnel, budgeting basics and a management checklist.
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Supervise your Super
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
Join us to discuss how to manage your super and to get recommendations on the super’s role and function.
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Renter issues in HDFCs
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
What obligations does the HDFC have to its renter residents? Can renters serve on a committee? Can tenant rents be higher than shareholder maintenances? Join us to discuss.
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Alteration Agreements for Owner Repairs
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
Shareholders may upgrade or renovate their units. What is their obligation to the rest of the HDFC when they do so? What should the board require of a shareholder…
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Lost Stock Certificates
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
Your stock certificate is a unique and important legal document. Learn what to do if your stock certificate is lost or destroyed.
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Selling Shares 1 — Affordability & Sales
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
Join us to discuss affordability, setting prices and selling shares in an HDFC cooperative. Be sure to check out part 2 for more detailed information.
Register6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Affordable Housing is For All – Community Meeting
Online
Join fellow HDFC shareholders to discuss important legislation concerning HDFC co-ops and how it would affect the long-term sustainability of our housing. We will also continue planning for a…
Register6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bookkeeping for Treasurers 2.0
721 Van Siclen Ave
721, Van Siclen Avenue, New York, 11207, United States
Every member of an HDFC, not just the treasurer, should have a basic understanding of the budget. Learn what a treasurer does, important bookkeeping terms, what goes in a…
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